Asia Ex-J Consumer/ Transport analyst

Valerie Law, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting Singapore's economy, in particular: i) subdued global growth to continue in the next few years ii) rapid technological changes that can give way to new global value chains and production patterns  iii) Political uncertainties with the rising support for protectionism Below is the summary of seven key strategies presented by the Committee:1. Deepen and…

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting Singapore's economy, in particular: i) subdued global growth to continue in the next few years ii) rapid technological changes that can give way to new global value chains and production patterns  iii) Political uncertainties with the rising support for protectionism  Below is the summary of seven key strategies presented by the Committee:1. Deepen and…

Singapore: Top Ten Words in CFE Report Highlight the Future of Education

Chairman, sgtradex

Tan Chin-Hwee

Chairman

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</div>I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programme_for_International_Student_Assessment" target="_blank">Programme for International Student Assessment</a>) tests and the perfect score of our IB (International Baccalaureate) achievers.We should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time as a country. Our position among the best today in educational terms is the result of the hard work and leadership of the Singapore Government and teachers. There are not many things from Singapore that…

By Theo Müller - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5
I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests and the perfect score of our IB (International Baccalaureate) achievers.We should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time as a country. Our position among the best today in educational terms is the result of the hard work and leadership of the Singapore Government and teachers. There are not many things from Singapore that…

Singapore's Education System Must Embrace the Frontier Beyond Academic Achievement

Freelance Research Analyst

Tay Hock Meng

Developers managed to sell 384 new units, excluding executive condominiums (ECs) in December 2015, compared to 759 units in November 2015, and 230 units in December 2014. Including ECs, developers sold a total of 508 new units in December 2015, compared to 945 new units in November 2015, and 406 new units in December 2014. The December 2015 results brings the total number of new private residential units sold by developers to around 7,460 to 7,490 in 2015, about 2% higher than 2014 (Comprehensive property sales results for 4Q and whole of 2015  is scheduled to be released by the government on January 22, 2016).

Developers managed to sell 384 new units, excluding executive condominiums (ECs) in December 2015, compared to 759 units in November 2015, and 230 units in December 2014. Including ECs, developers sold a total of 508 new units in December 2015, compared to 945 new units in November 2015, and 406 new units in December 2014. The December 2015 results brings the total number of new private residential units sold by developers to around 7,460 to 7,490 in 2015, about 2% higher than 2014 (Comprehensive property sales results for 4Q and whole of 2015  is scheduled to be released by the government on January 22, 2016). 

Singapore

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Singapore: Top Ten Words in CFE Report Highlight the Future of Education

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting...

Valerie Law, CFA

Singapore's Education System Must Embrace the Frontier Beyond Academic Achievement

I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests and the perfect score of our...

Tan Chin-Hwee

Modest Rise in New Home Sales in 2015

Developers managed to sell 384 new units, excluding executive condominiums (ECs) in December 2015, compared to 759 units in November 2015, and 230...

Tay Hock Meng